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• Ryobi Leaf Blower Battery Lawsuit Claims Short Circuit Caused House Fire

  May 26, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  An insurer has filed a product liability lawsuit against Ryobi, alleging one of the company’s lithium-ion batteries exploded while charging in the basement of a New Jersey home, causing property damage that resulted in more than $352,000 in claim payments.

• Lawsuit Claims Ryobi Pressure Washer Explosion Resulted in Severe Eye Injury

  May 4, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A man who suffered a severe eye injury after his Ryobi pressure washer exploded has filed a lawsuit claiming the device was defectively designed.

• Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Lawsuit Claims Recalled Device Cut Off Tip of Woman’s Finger

  March 13, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  Ryobi faces a product liability lawsuit from a woman who says she lost a finger due to a defective design that eventually led to a hedge trimmer recall.

• Ryobi Class Action Lawsuit Claims Pressure Washer Recall Provided Insufficient Solution for Consumers

  October 21, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Ryobi Electric Pressure Washers are defective and prone to overheating, after dozens of reports of explosions and injuries have been linked to the devices.

• Ryobi Pressure Washer Lawsuit Claims Manufacturer More Concerned With Profits Than Risk of Explosions

  September 12, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against Ryobi’s manufacturer days after a CPSC recall, alleging the company ignored years of complaints about exploding pressure washers.

• Table Saw Settlement Results in $2M Payment for Middle Finger Amputation

  May 30, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A table saw lawsuit over a finger amputation has resulted in a $2 million settlement involving the manufacturer and the saw's owner.

• Ryobi Lawn Mower Lawsuit Results in $2.5M Verdict Over Explosion, Burn Injury

  January 26, 2015

  Russell Maas

  A jury has awarded $2.5 million to the family of a man killed by an exploding Ryobi lawn mower that plaintiffs say should have been recalled.

• Ryobi Battery Charger Recall Issued After Reports of Overheating

  November 6, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Ryobi has pulled about 630,000 battery chargers from the market following numerous reports of overheating and some instances of property damage.

• Ryobi Battery Pack Recall Issued After Overheating Reports

  February 28, 2013

  Russell Maas

  About 56,400 Ryobi rechargeable battery packs have been recalled due to reports that suggest they may overheat and possibly burst...

• Home Depot Table Saws Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

  December 15, 2010

  Staff Writers

  About 21,500 Ryobi portable table saws, sold exclusively at Home Depot, have been recalled due design defects that may result...